Salcha, Alaska vs. Vancouver, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Vancouver, Washington is 22.0% more expensive than Salcha, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $109,824 in Vancouver, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Salcha, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Vancouver, Washington is more expensive than Salcha, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
104% more expensive in Vancouver
than in Salcha, Alaska
Salcha, AK vs. Vancouver, WA
Compared to Salcha, Vancouver is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.0% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  24.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  37.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  43.5% lower
  Commute
  47.3% higher
  Health
  29.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.4% lower